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The Last Kings of Hollywood
Coppola, Lucas, Spielberg—And the Battle for the Soul of American Cinema
Book • 2026
The Last Kings of Hollywood tells the untold story of three young visionaries—Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg—who transformed American cinema by breaking from the studio system and creating some of history's most iconic films.
Beginning in 1967 when Lucas joined Coppola at Warner Bros.
, the narrative follows their parallel journeys over fifteen years as they rivaled and supported one another, creating The Godfather, Jaws, Star Wars, and E.T.
, while becoming the richest and most influential filmmakers in the world.
Beginning in 1967 when Lucas joined Coppola at Warner Bros.
, the narrative follows their parallel journeys over fifteen years as they rivaled and supported one another, creating The Godfather, Jaws, Star Wars, and E.T.
, while becoming the richest and most influential filmmakers in the world.
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